US EditionTrump gov’t directs visa officers to consider obesity, diabetes in denials: report
- On Nov. 13, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told overseas diplomatic missions to treat obesity, diabetes, cancer and other health conditions as grounds to deny visas, the report said, framing it as part of President Donald Trump's effort to reduce immigration.
- A Nov. 6 State Department cable instructed U.S. consulates and embassies to apply the directive, issued under the 'public charge' rule allowing visa denial if applicants may depend on the U.S. government.
- The cable said `You must consider an applicant's health,` listing serious conditions that can require `hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care` and noting obesity's risks.
- Officials framed the move as protecting U.S. taxpayers, saying the guidance told visa officers to weigh retirement age and number of dependents, while Tommy Pigott said it is `no secret` the administration is `putting the interests of the American people first`.
- Media outlets reported the directive this week, noting Yonhap News Agency's Nov. 13 coverage and Reuters' photo dated Nov. 12 as the Nov. 6 State Department cable circulated.
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